Brain stroke

Grab the tiny window of opportunity to recover fully after a stroke

Stroke victims have the best chance of recovery around two weeks after the incident and this diminishes over time. Read on to know all about it.
Novel gene variant may increase your risk of stroke: Study

A new study has found that a gene variant known as MAP3K6 can elevate your risk of getting a stroke. Read on to know more.
'Aashiqui' actor Rahul Roy suffers brain stroke: What can cause a stroke?

Rahul Roy was airlifted is presently undergoing treatment at Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai and is reportedly responding well to the treatment. Read on to know the causes and symptoms of brain stroke.
World Stroke Day 2020: Expert explains the link between COVID-19 and stroke and how you can prevent it

World Stroke Day: Dr N K Venkataramana, Founder Chairman BRAINS Hospitals & Chief Neurosurgeon - BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Bangalore, explains the link between COVID-19 and stroke. Read on to know how you can prevent the risk.
Are you above 50? Quit smoking and start exercising to reduce your risk of stroke

New study finds that making small lifestyle changes even in their 50s may help women bring down their risk of stroke. Read on to know more.
Analysing patients shortly after stroke can help link brain regions to speech functions: Study

A new study says that analysing brains of stroke patients just days after the stroke can help researchers link speech functions to different parts of the brain.
Stroke patients may recover faster with music therapy, says study

New research has shed positive light of music therapy session for stroke patients that helps them through mood regulation, improved concentration, and promoting changes in the brain to improve function.
Sleeping more may increase your stroke risk: Study

Sleeping is known to be the best medicine to treat a lot of human ailments, but a new study suggests that people who sleep more than required may be at higher risk of suffering a stroke.
5 ways to prevent silent stroke

It is of utmost importance that you look for preventive measures to keep silent stroke at bay. Read on to know about them.
Older patients more likely to get silent strokes

According to a study published in the journal The Lancet, each year, approximately 0.5 per cent of the 50 million people age 65 years or greater worldwide who have major, non-cardiac surgery suffers an overt stroke.
Silent stroke can cause progressive brain damage, say experts: Know how to deal with it

Silent strokes are dangerous and can have serious health implications. Read on to know all about it.
7 Diseases that can change your personality

Have you noticed a sudden change in personality of your loved one? It could be due to some underlying health condition. Read on to know more.
Stem cells can help treat stroke patients

In a recent study, scientists found that stem cell stimulation can be used to treat stroke patients. This study is yet to be extended to humans.
Every 20 seconds, 1 Indian suffers a brain-stroke

Around 1.54 million Indians are affected by strokes every year.
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Newly found gene can reduce inflammation after brain stroke: Study

A recent study published in Cell Reports has found a new gene that can reduce brain swelling after stroke.
IIT-H's new game based therapy can be helpful for stroke victims

You will be surprised to know that the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad's (IIT-H) incubated start-up has come up with a 'gamified arm rehabilitation' device which will be beneficial in aiding brain and motor rehabilitation of the ones with stroke.
Are we becoming a forgetful nation?

Turns out that there has been a significant rise in dementia-related cases in India over the last two and a half decades. Spot the risk factors of this memory disorder.
Silent stroke: Know how to deal with it

Dr Kaustubh Mahajan, Neurologist, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim, tells you all you need to know about it.
All you need to know about the connection between a stroke and sinusitis

Dr Pradip Shah, HOD and General Medicine Specialist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, decodes how a stroke is linked to sinusitis. Read on to know more.